History and Politics, BA (Hons)

History and Politics, BA (Hons) is a Bachelor program taught at University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

History and Politics, BA (Hons) is a joint degree at the University of Cambridge that combines the study of politics and history. The course explores contemporary social and political issues and how historical and political understanding illuminate the modern world. Students study areas including political science, history of political thought, modern British, European, American and world history, conceptual issues in political science, and quantitative methods.

Teaching includes lectures, classes, and small-group supervisions. Students usually complete a supervision essay discussed with a senior academic, and they usually have 8 to 10 hours of lectures and classes each week. Assessment is through timed examinations at the end of each year, with some papers assessed by coursework. In the third year, a dissertation of 10,000 words can replace one paper, and students also take Theory and Practice in History and Politics.

The minimum requirements for admission in History and Politics, BA (Hons) at University of Cambridge for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Cambridge.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Cambridge as pre-requiste for admission in History and Politics, BA (Hons).

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Minimum offer level:
A level: A*AA
IB: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level
Other qualifications: Check which other qualifications we accept.

To apply to any of our Colleges for History and Politics, you will need an A level/IB Higher Level (or the equivalent) in: History.

• If you’re not taking History but are able to demonstrate that you have developed other, equivalent skills by taking other relevant subjects, or through independent subject exploration, you should contact the admissions office of the College to which you are considering applying for advice.
• Some Colleges set offers at the minimum offer level and may sometimes ask for higher grades or an A* in a particular subject.
• Some Colleges have extra subject requirements and/or set extra conditions, which may include a higher offer or specifying an A* in a particular subject.
• Admission assessment: There is an admission assessment at some Colleges for this course. You do not need to register in advance. Check the College admission assessments page for more information.
• Submitted work: You will need to submit 2 pieces of written work.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/history-politics-ba-hons

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